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Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property

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On the beach, beach bar
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Treatment room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732
  • Place, Mount Lavinia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dehiwala Zoological Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean View King

Ocean View King

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Direct Ocean View King

Direct Ocean View King

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mount Lavinia

A stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel places you in the heart of Mount Lavinia, a 1-minute drive from Mount Lavinia Beach and 5 minutes from Dehiwala Zoological Garden. .This beach hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Sri Lanka Air Force Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dehiwala Zoological Garden - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lanka Hospital - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Galle Face Green - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach House Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • Mount Lavinia - Terrace Restaurant
  • ‪Lavinia Breeze - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Mount Lavinia Hotel

Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers 210 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Mount Lavinia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Le Lilly Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 210 guestrooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Govenors Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Govenors Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Terrace - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Govenors Restaurant
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1806
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 01 and September 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel Sri Lanka/Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel Hotel Mount Lavinia

Reviews

Mount Lavinia Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 697 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views are amazing and the staffs general service was good. However the air-conditioning wasnt working and there was black mould and it was extremely difficult to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Valarmathy

Old building,needed renovation Location was really good Breakfast good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kanagaratnam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience at this hotel. In our both rooms lots of water dripping from ceiling and pillows and beds are stinking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was delighted to arrive at the beautiful Mount Lavinia Hotel, once a favourite Colombo hotel. Not anymore. From the moment I walked it, it was so disappointing…
Many safety hazard
Untidy
Mouldy
Room service trays with leff over food still in hall all night…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dhanuka

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sakina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was cleaned and the staffs were very friendly. The sea view rooms were just amazing..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mount Lavinia hotel is in an amazing location with a phenomenal view. The F&B staff and food is excellent and very friendly. There was a games room with a pool table and table tennis table which my kids thoroughly enjoyed. There is work to be done in renovating the hotel and parts of the building to restore it to it’s former grandeur, but all in all a great place to base yourself and enjoy the beautiful and serene waves, lovely pool and mesmerising sunset you can see on the terrace. Note that some rooms have been renovated to a modern feel whilst others are not and have an old world charm to them- so factor that in when booking to best suit your holiday preferences
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property not maintained at all. Mirrors were broken, elevators not working, took 3 different calls spaced within 1 hour each to housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meth, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is still an awesome property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vijitha

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VISUVANATHAN, Naperville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jehana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we checked in originally the room’s AC did not work. However when we went to the reception the General manager was very attentive and quickly changed our room to a better one. This hotel has a special place in our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ROHIT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

SAMSON, rockwall

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beware of air conditioning issues in rooms; older facilities are quaint but hardly maintained. Unhappy staff made service delivery difficult. Excellent food at buffet and restaurant made up for lacks.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great but service needs to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rukshan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere and facilities. Range of food to dine in at the buffet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Hotel facade looked good. Booked a king room, was given a twin. Room was tired. Staff were generally disinterested. Overcharged on two occassions and had to request the bill to be amended. The hallways were constantly cluttered with room service trays outside rooms. Beach access was permanently closed from the hotel so you had to walk along a train line and sramble down rubbish strewn rocks to sccess the beach. There was some sort of rave hosted at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good hotel but a sweat box.

The hotel is an old colonial hotel with charm. It is mostly fine other than the lifts are small and flow but the huge downside is that it is incredibly hot. They don’t really have a/c. Although the rooms do have it, even with it going full blast it only cools the rooms down a couple of degrees. I was with a wedding group and everyone felt the same. The lobby is like a sweat box. The breakfast is pretty good and value for money and as always, you should get an egg hopper when in SL.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Palitha

Liked: Staff & service
Excelent property with great heritage. Some TLC would be good. Staff were fantastic. Food was superb and value for money. Especially the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kamal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the best food and view of the ocean. The hotel is old and rusty otherwise it’s a nice hotel for the price. The best breakfast buffet ever you can get in Sri Lanka for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Historic colonial style.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhusanka

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
rooms need updating.. tv didn't work, phone didn't work. First room had mould ... hotel is run down and needs refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025